zawrócić

This is the 17505th most frequent Polish word.


zawrócić

"Zawrócić" means "to turn back" or "to reverse."


Here, 'zawrócić' means 'to turn back' in the context of retracing one's steps.

Musimy zawrócić, ponieważ zapomnieliśmy naszego bagażu.

We need to turn back, as we forgot our luggage.


In this sentence, 'zawrócić' refers to 'making a U-turn' on a road.

Możesz zawrócić na tej drodze, jeśli jest jakaś przeszkoda.

You can make a U-turn on this road if there's an obstacle.


Here, 'zawrócić' metaphorically means 'to veer off' or 'to abandon' a path or plan.

Nie poddawaj się i nigdy nie zawracaj z obranej ścieżki.

Don't give up and never veer off your chosen path.